Dear Valued Customers and Community Members,
Once complete, the Taylors Ferry site will include two new reservoirs, a pump station, an operations building, and new pipelines. These facilities will work with the Florence Lane and Garden Home reservoirs to store and deliver drinking water to customers in the Metzger area.
August Progress
Crews made progress on the new pump station and operations building and continued restoring the north end of the property following pipeline installation. Soils beneath the demolished steel reservoir were excavated and removed from the site for disposal.
Slope Restoration and Landscaping
Crews continued restoring the north slope of the Taylors Ferry property. Work included grading the hillside to restore its shape and stability, applying erosion-control materials, hydro-seeding, and adding plants.
New Pump Station
Crews continued work on the new pump station, with concrete and rebar foundation work. The station will house four pumps, two for normal service, and two for high flows with each high flow pump capable of delivering up to 1,500 gallons of water per minute. The pumps will help move water through the system to nearby customers.
Operations Building
Work also continued on the new operations building on the north side of the new reservoirs. The building will provide space for equipment storage and other site operations.
August work included:
- Completing initial electrical and plumbing.
- Completing the interior concrete floor.
- Continuing wood and interior metal framing, insulation, and drywall installation.
- Beginning installation of the roofing system and roof drains.
See the photos below for a closer look at the project’s progress.
What’s Next
Over the next several months, crews will:
- Continue work on the pump station and operations building, including completing the building structural work and installing mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Complete inspections, testing, site cleanup, and other work needed to prepare the facilities for operation.
- Complete site grading, including filling and compacting the area where soils were removed, and grading the detention pond area.
- Plant native grasses, shrubs, and trees on the property. These plants will help protect the area from erosion and restore the landscape around the construction site.
- Complete the site fencing and site access controls.
What to Expect
No project-related water service interruptions are planned for nearby customers during September.
Neighbors near the construction site may notice:
- Sight: Large equipment, construction vehicles, and continued site cleanup.
- Sound: Construction noise from heavy equipment and backup alarms.
- Smell: Dust and diesel exhaust.
- Feel: Occasional ground vibrations during construction activities.
- Parking: Construction crews may park on nearby public streets in accordance with city regulations.
- Deliveries and services: Mail, package deliveries, and garbage collection will continue, although minor delays are possible.
- Drone use: A drone may be used to take photos and video to document construction progress.
Questions?
Contact TVWD’s Communication Team:
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to complete this important project. We appreciate our customers and neighbors as construction continues toward completion. Learn more about the project at TVWD.org/TaylorsFerry. 
